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Industry Update – August 2026
Attention: Shipping Manager Middle East Conflict As previously noted, we are monitoring developments from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The situation has resulted
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Season 2026-2027
Attention: Shipping Manager The 2026-2027 BMSB season will shortly be commencing; from departure at origin 1st September 2026 to arrival in Australia by 30th April 2027 (inclusive). We would like to remind you of the strict measures that
MUA Stop Work Meeting – Brisbane
Attention: Shipping Manager MUA Stop Work Meeting – Brisbane We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming terminal closure due to an authorised MUA stop work
Australian Government’s Temporary Fuel Excise Relief
Attention: Shipping Manager Australian Government’s Temporary Fuel Excise Relief We are writing to advise of the upcoming change to the Government’s fuel excise arrangements. As previously reported, the situation in the Middle East has caused disruption to international
Terminal Closure – Melbourne
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Closure – Melbourne We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming terminal closure to facilitate critical systems maintenance at Victoria International Container
MUA Industrial Action – Sydney
Attention: Shipping Manager MUA Industrial Action – Sydney We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) that DP World Sydney’s terminal gates will be closed tomorrow due to protected
Typhoon Bavi Update
Attention: Shipping Manager Typhoon Bavi Update Typhoon Bavi has caused delays to a large amount of containership capacity in major North Asia ports. Experts estimate that gateways will need two weeks to clear the backlog, mostly concentrated in
Terminal Closure – Brisbane
Attention: Shipping Manager Terminal Closure – Brisbane We have received notice from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) of an upcoming terminal shutdown at Patrick Terminal Fisherman Islands. All ship and yard
Industry Update – July 2026
Attention: Shipping Manager Middle East Conflict As previously noted, we are monitoring developments from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The situation has resulted
Industry Update – June 2026
Attention: Shipping Manager Middle East Conflict As previously noted, we are monitoring developments from Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The situation has resulted
